Carolyn Langley sewed with love this unique quilt in memory of her father, Royal Canadian Air Force bomber pilot Chuck Gill. He was one of the lucky ones who made it back home, while some members of his flight crew were not so fortunate. The quilt now hangs in a place of honour at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 in Port Hawkesbury.

Photos by Mary HankeyChief Donald MacDonald, on behalf of the Port Hawkesbury Volunteer Fire Department, accepted the Friendship Award from the branch’s Honours and Awards Chairman Sylvester MacInnis in recognition of the Department’s important relationship with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43. MacDonald was also presented with the Friendship Award for being a true friend of…

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Drake Lowthers

Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities.